ÏM = standard error of the mean Ï = the standard deviation of the original distribution N = the sample size âN = Root of the sample size. The standard error of the mean, also called the standard deviation of the mean, is a method used to estimate the standard deviation of a sampling distribution.To understand this, first we need to understand why a sampling distribution is required. Don't miss these related articles:he standard error of the mean, also called the standard deviation of the mean, is a method used to estimate the standard deviation of a sampling distribution. To understand this, first we need to understand why a sampling distribution is required.
Acidosis and alkalosis describe the abnormal conditions that result from an imbalance in the pH of the blood caused by an excess of acid or alkali (base).
(See Pathogenesis of metabolic alkalosis and Clinical manifestations and evaluation of metabolic alkalosis and Treatment of metabolic alkalosis.) INTRACELLULAR SHIFT OF HYDROGEN. Metabolic alkalosis can be generated by a shift of hydrogen ions into the cells. This most often occurs in patients with potassium deficits and hypokalemia. This may be an important pathophysiologic mechanism in patients with metabolic alkalosis due to vomiting or nasogastric suction [7].